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PA HB786
PA HB786In educational gratuity program, further providing for eligibility and qualification requirements.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in educational gratuity program, further providing for eligibility and qualification requirements.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania educational gratuity program by modifying the residency requirement for children of disabled or deceased veterans seeking educational assistance. Currently, applicants must have been residents of Pennsylvania for five years before applying, but the bill reduces this requirement to one year. The educational gratuity program provides financial support for children of veterans who have been disabled or killed in the line of duty. The bill maintains other existing eligibility criteria, such as requiring applicants to be between 16 and 23 years old and be the child of an eligible veteran. By reducing the residency requirement from five years to one year, the bill makes the educational benefits more accessible to children of veterans who may have recently moved to Pennsylvania. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Jeanne McNeill (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 03/03/2025)
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